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1 W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports 96% Increase in Second Quarter Net Operating Income to $67.6 Million GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today reported second quarter net income of $95.8 million, or $1.65 per share, up from $27.4 million, or 52 cents per share, a year ago. Net operating income for the second quarter of 2003 was $67.6 million, or $1.16 per share, compared with $34.5 million, or 66 cents per share, for the second quarter of Net operating income is a non-gaap financial measure defined by the Company as net income excluding gains and losses on investments, foreign currencies and discontinued business. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Second Quarter Six Months Gross premiums written $1,007,495 $729,003 $2,073,968 $1,505,211 Net premiums written 875, ,095 1,767,516 1,235,088 Net income 95,840 27, ,543 61,770 Net income per share (diluted) Net operating income 67,553 34, ,389 65,672 Net operating income per share (diluted) $1.16 $0.66 $2.26 $1.26 Second quarter highlights include: -- Net operating return on equity was 20.2% annualized, or 5.1% for the quarter -- Net premiums written were $875.5 million, an increase of 46% from the second quarter of GAAP combined ratio improved by 5.0 percentage points to 91.6% from 96.6% in the prior year period -- Cash flow from operations increased 121% to $320.6 million compared with $145.3 million in the year-earlier period -- The paid loss ratio decreased to 37.0% from 56.5% in the prior year quarter -- Realized investment gains were $43.7 million compared with realized losses of $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2002 Commenting on the Company's performance, William R. Berkley, chairman and chief executive officer, said: "We are very pleased with our second quarter results. The net operating return on equity exceeded 20% on an annualized basis. Net

2 premiums written grew 46% over last year's second quarter due to price increases, which averaged over 25% on renewed business, and to growth in policy counts. "We continue to have the ability to raise prices. Given the low inflation environment, even modest price increases can significantly increase our return on equity. We do not foresee a return to the intense price competition of the late 1990's any time soon, given the current low interest rate environment and the challenges faced by many companies in the industry. "We have continued to shorten the duration of our investment portfolio and have accumulated more than a billion dollars of cash. As a consequence of this strategy, our investment income has been adversely impacted in the short run. We believe that our willingness to forgo the slightly higher yields available by extending the duration of our portfolio will be rewarded by better investment opportunities in the future. "We have strengthened our capital position and are taking advantage of opportunities to expand our business with a continued focus on casualty lines. We remain confident in our prospects and expect that quarterly results will continue to improve," Mr. Berkley concluded. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that operates in five segments of the property casualty insurance business: specialty insurance, alternative markets, reinsurance, regional property casualty insurance and international. This is a "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Any forward-looking statements contained herein, including statements related to our outlook for the industry and for our performance for the year 2003 and beyond, are based upon the Company's historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. They are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the cyclical nature of the property casualty industry, the long-tail and potentially volatile nature of the reinsurance business, product demand and pricing, claims development and the process of estimating reserves, the uncertain nature of damage theories and loss amounts, the ultimate results of the various pending legal and arbitration proceedings, the increased level of our retention, natural and man-made catastrophic losses, including as a result of terrorist activities, the impact of competition, the availability of reinsurance, the ability of our reinsurers to pay reinsurance recoverables owed to us, investment results and potential impairment of invested assets, exchange rate and political risks, legislative and regulatory developments, changes in the ratings assigned to us by ratings agencies, our exposure for terrorist acts, the availability of dividends from our insurance company subsidiaries, our successful integration of acquired companies or investment in new insurance ventures, our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks could cause actual results of the industry or our actual results for the year 2003 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Consolidated Financial Summary (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Second Quarter Six Months Revenues: Net premiums written $875,457 $601,095 $1,767,516 $1,235,088 Change in unearned premiums (68,989) (88,407) (260,922) (243,934) Premiums earned 806, ,688 1,506, ,154 Net investment income 50,421 44, ,181 88,716 Service fees 25,910 20,924 51,379 41,117 Realized investment gains (losses) 43,673 (8,383) 58,277 (3,424) Foreign currency gains (losses) 44 (66) (1,194) (62) Other income , Total revenues 926, ,935 1,718,370 1,117,821

6 Long-term debt 499, ,985 Trust preferred securities 193, ,251 Stockholders' equity (4) 1,525,246 1,335,199 Shares outstanding 55,405 55,223 Stockholders' equity per share (1) For the second quarter of 2003 catastrophe losses were $21 million pre-tax, or 24 cents per share after-tax, compared with $21 million pre-tax, or 26 cents per share after-tax, in the year earlier period. For the first six months of 2003, catastrophe losses were $28 million pre-tax, or 32 cents per share after-tax, compared with $27 million pre-tax, or 35 cents per share after-tax, in the year earlier period. (2) Net operating income is a non-gaap financial measure defined by the Company as net income excluding gains and losses on investments, foreign currencies and discontinued business. Management believes that excluding investment and foreign currency gains, which result primarily from changes in general economic conditions, and excluding results of businesses that have been discontinued provides a useful indicator of trends in the Company's underlying and on-going operations. Net operating return on equity represents net operating income expressed as a percentage of beginning of year stockholders' equity, adjusted for stock transactions. (3) Investments include trading account receivable from brokers and clearing organizations and trading securities sold but not yet purchased. (4) Stockholders' equity includes after-tax unrealized gains from investments and foreign exchange of $132 million and $105 million as of June 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively. CONTACT: W. R. Berkley Corporation, Greenwich Eugene G. Ballard, SOURCE: W. R. Berkley Corporation "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding W.R. Berkley's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.

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